ď śThe historic resistance from some
hardcore addicts over the years has led
to medical community to develop some
alternative substance addiction treatment
centers, in hopes that these new
practices can turn even the toughest
addict around.
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Reasons behind the development
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It has long been believed that the reason
that addicts do not always respond well
to rehab is that perhaps the fault lies in
the formation of traditional treatments,
and not in the fallen addicts themselves.
Every individual is different, after all, so
it should not have been assumed that
everyone would respond to traditional
methods in the same way.
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ď śAt least, that is the theory put forth by
those behind the new alternative
treatment methods currently being
employed
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in both Florida substance
abuse treatments centers, and Georgia
substance abuse treatment centers, and
others across the country.

ď śTherapy
ď śWhile traditional methods of therapy for
the recovering addict will focus primarily
on the emotional, psychological or
mental motivations behind their
addiction, proponents of alternative
therapy contend that it should also focus
on other subjects that will continue to
support the addict during their recovery.

ď śHolistic therapy methods also include
individual sessions that focus on altering
an addictâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self-esteem, their world view,
and how to alter their current situation
through positive thinking meditation.
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the traditional method, but with a larger
goal of improving the social skills and
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turning to addictive substances.

Skill building
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When you are an addict, the necessary
day to day skills of life take a back seat
day-to-day
to other issues, like finding ways to get
the next fix. So many recovering addicts
re-enter the world outside without much
beyond the basic skills we all learn as we
grow up, like cooking and cleaning.

ď śAlternative counseling focuses on getting
the former addict the skills necessary to
gain employment, goal setting and
managing
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ď śThis also allows the recovering addict to
have a safe environment in which they
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can express any concerns or conflicts
they are experiencing, in much the same
way as a supportt group could,
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more personable level.

ď śPhysical health
ď śThe ravages of addiction can be healed,
healed
in part, during treatment, but not every
addict that enters recovery is at their
best. Holistic programs that allow
recovering
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rebuild their bodies, as well as their life
outside. Lessons in nutrition and diet can
give
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that
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can adapt into their life that will help
curb the physical cravings for alcohol
that they might experience.

ď śPromoting physical activities to
strengthen their bodies and improve their
health can also keep them from giving
into depression,
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, a common ailment
among recovering addicts. Encouraging
them to participate in personal training
sessions, as well as the occasional group
activity like biking and hiking, can also
do wonders for their social skills and selfself
esteem.
ď ś http://www.thesubstanceabusetreatmentcenters.com
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